money money money tii: the 10 questions with Jenny from @worththehappiness
Sep 25, 2025
Jenny from @worththehappiness, a finance coach and personal finance content creator focused on wealth building for first-generation families, shares her insights at FinCon 2025. She emphasizes that successful investing requires long-term thinking and balancing present desires with future goals. Jenny discusses the fear of losing money as a key barrier to investing and insists that intelligence isnβt a prerequisite for financial success. She also underscores the value of investing in oneself and recommends "The Psychology of Money" for a better understanding of financial behavior.
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First-Generation Wealth Journey
- Jenny recounts being the first in her family born in America and building wealth as a first-generation immigrant.
- She paid off six figures of debt and supported her parents while sharing that journey publicly.
Think Long Term For Investing Success
- Successful investors think long-term and balance present and future selves.
- Jenny emphasises resisting instant gratification to build lasting wealth.
Prioritise Retirement Investing Early
- Prioritise retirement investing to secure your future self and reduce dependency on others.
- Jenny warns many lack retirement preparedness and urges early action to avoid future burdens.
